Guidebook for Grant Hill
Food Scene
El Paisa is my personal favorite for a few reasons 1) they have great food, the best salsa variety, and the best Horchata and other Mexican specialty drinks 2) you can eat in or drive through 3) it’s very close to Grant Hill bungalows (on 25th and Imperial) 4) one of the servers is always singing, and I LOVE whenever he’s there!
44 locals recommend
El Paisa Fresh Mexican Grill
2494 Imperial AvenueEl Paisa is my personal favorite for a few reasons 1) they have great food, the best salsa variety, and the best Horchata and other Mexican specialty drinks 2) you can eat in or drive through 3) it’s very close to Grant Hill bungalows (on 25th and Imperial) 4) one of the servers is always singing, and I LOVE whenever he’s there!
One of our permanent resident’s Bryan told me about this place, he says the Caribbean food is great, and you can see the round, irrigated food top from your deck (aka, it’s close enough to walk to)
10 locals recommend
Rock Steady Real Jamaican Restaurant
2820 Market StOne of our permanent resident’s Bryan told me about this place, he says the Caribbean food is great, and you can see the round, irrigated food top from your deck (aka, it’s close enough to walk to)
55 Thai Kitchen
2601 Broadway5-star Thai food. Very close to the bungalows.
Close by, 5-stars, I’ve never been, so if it sucks, blame someone else ;)
6 locals recommend
Surf and Soul Spot
7229 El Cajon BoulevardClose by, 5-stars, I’ve never been, so if it sucks, blame someone else ;)
Duck Foot Brewing Co. | East Village
550 Park Blvdonly a mile away, great brewery and Gastropub
Garlic Shack
549 25th StBurgers, sandwiches, beer bar. Yum.
Piacere Mio
1947 Fern StGreat place, close by
Fun indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Plenty to do within walking distance after dining there.
174 locals recommend
Station Tavern
2204 Fern StFun indoor/outdoor atmosphere. Plenty to do within walking distance after dining there.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's not touristy, all the locals hang out there. I always have fun there.
170 locals recommend
Hamilton's Tavern
1521 30th StIt's not touristy, all the locals hang out there. I always have fun there.
Very popular with the older hipster crowd: This is a San Diego establishment/ the original surf & steak joint, with mixed drinks that don’t have to try to be cool (because they always have been). This place isn’t far, you could definitely walk there, and stumble home (it’s all down hill on the way back ;), around 25th and C street, by Balboa Park south entrance.
You’ll have bragging rights once you hang out there!
168 locals recommend
Turf Supper Club
1116 25th StVery popular with the older hipster crowd: This is a San Diego establishment/ the original surf & steak joint, with mixed drinks that don’t have to try to be cool (because they always have been). This place isn’t far, you could definitely walk there, and stumble home (it’s all down hill on the way back ;), around 25th and C street, by Balboa Park south entrance.
You’ll have bragging rights once you hang out there!
Everyone wants to go to the Gaslamp Quarter, because they’ve heard it’s cool. Beautiful old Victorian buildings, nice breezes from the bay, and a few trendy clubs to try to fit into—But IMO—it’s a tourist trap, so be warned. The food doesn’t have to be excellent because they tourists keep coming, when the locals won’t. Go check it out, shop a bit—, then leave 5th and head back East—eat in South Park/North Park, or anywhere on 30th street—you’ll pay 1/2 and actually enjoy the food!
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
Everyone wants to go to the Gaslamp Quarter, because they’ve heard it’s cool. Beautiful old Victorian buildings, nice breezes from the bay, and a few trendy clubs to try to fit into—But IMO—it’s a tourist trap, so be warned. The food doesn’t have to be excellent because they tourists keep coming, when the locals won’t. Go check it out, shop a bit—, then leave 5th and head back East—eat in South Park/North Park, or anywhere on 30th street—you’ll pay 1/2 and actually enjoy the food!
Sightseeing
Balboa Park is beautiful, with historical Spanish Edifacios along the Prado, great museums, fun parks for the kids, and right next door to the San Diego Zoo.
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
Balboa Park is beautiful, with historical Spanish Edifacios along the Prado, great museums, fun parks for the kids, and right next door to the San Diego Zoo.
This is our historic part of town, most of the buildings were built in the late 1800's (hence the name). This is pretty touristy, but it's always happening later in the evening, and there are plenty of clubs to go dancing or meet people, if that's what you're looking to do. Gaslamp is very close to your bungalow :)
1208 locals recommend
Gaslamp Quarter
This is our historic part of town, most of the buildings were built in the late 1800's (hence the name). This is pretty touristy, but it's always happening later in the evening, and there are plenty of clubs to go dancing or meet people, if that's what you're looking to do. Gaslamp is very close to your bungalow :)
San Diego Bay
You’re close enough to have a view of it, so go enjoy it!
Seaport Village
849 W Harbor DrTouristy but pretty cool
Parks & Nature
Great hiking, beautiful State beach. Bring $5 for parking.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hiking, beautiful State beach. Bring $5 for parking.
Grant Hill Neighborhood Park
2660 J StTraveler advice
Don't miss
Sunday Farmer’s Market in Hillcrest is a must —
exotic food, great shopping -locally grown produce -open from 8am to 2:30 pm
Don't miss
The Hillcrest Farmer’s Market Sunday’s from 8-2ish
It’s awesome, if you like em, you love this one!